AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
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By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order
9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to
authority in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with Letter "V" device for
heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an
enemy of the United States is awarded to the following enlisted men:

Private ROBERT SUMMERS, US52218667, Infantry,
Company "I", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States
Army. During the early morning hours of 3 July 1953, in the vicinity of
Honu-Chon, Korea, a patrol, of which Private SUMMERS was a member, set out
from Company "I" on a reconnaissance mission forward of the main line of
resistance. As it advanced close to a known minefield, two explosions
were heard. Upon investigation, it was learned that another friendly
patrol had unknowingly moved into the mined area and, as a result of the
explosions, several casualties. Private SUMMERS immediately volunteered to
serve as a litter bearer in evacuating the wounded to safety. He
courageously moved to the aid of the casualties and assisted in their
removal. A series of flares suddenly illuminated the entire area, exposing
the evacuation proceedings to the enemy. Immediately, direct
concentrations of mortar fire commenced to fall on the friendly forces.
Private SUMMERS bravely continued to assist the wounded, despite the heavy
bombardment, until the operation was completed. The outstanding heroism
and devotion to duty displayed by Private SUMMERS reflect great credit
upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from
Kentucky.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3rd Infantry
Division, Boxes 129 to 131 - National Archives and Records Administration,
College Park, Maryland.